Hybrid Telehealth Pediatric Constraint Induced Movement Therapy Compared to In-person Intervention: A Case Series

Authors

  • Teressa Garcia Reidy Kennedy Krieger Institute
  • Nicole Whiston Andrejow Kennedy Krieger Institute
  • Erin Naber Kennedy Krieger Institute
  • Joan Carney Kennedy Krieger Institute

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5195/ijt.2023.6567

Keywords:

Contraint Induced Movement Therapy, Hemiplegia, Hybrid intervention protocol, Pediatrics

Abstract

Constraint induced movement therapy is an established, evidence-based intervention for children with hemiplegia. This case series describes the feasibility and clinical opportunities of using a hybrid telehealth and onsite model to deliver pediatric constraint induced movement therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic. These cases support that a hybrid model had a similar effect on upper extremity improvement compared to a traditional, in-person model and may be an option when access to in-person care is not available.

  

Author Biographies

Nicole Whiston Andrejow , Kennedy Krieger Institute

Occupational Therapist III, Specialized Transition Program

Erin Naber, Kennedy Krieger Institute

Senior Physical Therapist, Specialized Transition Program, Kennedy Krieger Institute

Joan Carney , Kennedy Krieger Institute

Assistant Vice President, Clinical Programs

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2023-12-12

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Garcia Reidy, T., Whiston Andrejow, N., Naber, E., & Carney, J. (2023). Hybrid Telehealth Pediatric Constraint Induced Movement Therapy Compared to In-person Intervention: A Case Series. International Journal of Telerehabilitation, 15(2). https://doi.org/10.5195/ijt.2023.6567

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Vol. 15 No. 2 (2023)

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Occupational Therapy Telehealth

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